BFI weak in research denting investment: Finance Minister

KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal has said the culture of study and research is weak in banking and financial institutes (BFI), resulting in dearth of knowledge to identify the..

Gold prices continue to rise in Nepal

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 9,200 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price..

Gold, silver prices decline

KATHMANDU:- The prices of gold and silver declined in the domestic market on Thursday. According to the Federation of Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 292,200 per..

Nepal-India Sign MoU for Advance Sharing of Export-Import Data

KATHMANDU:- Nepal and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable the advance exchange of information on exports and imports, a move aimed at strengthening trade facilitation and..

Gold price up by 10,400

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 10,400 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price..

Outstanding public debt exceeds 2800 billion

KATHMANDU:- Nepal’s outstanding public debt has exceeded Rs 2800 billion. At the beginning of the current fiscal year (17 July 2025), the total public debt was Rs 2674 billion 40 million which..

FDI commitments jump by 52% to Rs. 39B

KATHMANDU:- Nepal recorded a strong rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments during the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to the Department of Industry, FDI..

CNI calls for prioritizing economic issues in parties’ election manifestoes

KATHMANDU:- The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged political parties to prioritise economic issues in their manifestoes for the upcoming elections. Addressing a programme held..

Gold price continues to rise

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 600 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of..

Gold and silver prices soar today, too

KATHMANDU:- Prices of gold and silver have risen significantly in the domestic market in recent days. On Tuesday, gold was priced at Rs 278,000 per tola (11.66 grammes), while silver was being traded..

Gold and silver price continues surge

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold and silver has seen a notable rise in the domestic market. The price of the two precious metals has seen a sharp rise in a period of three days. According to the..

Deposits outpace credit growth in first five months of 2025/26

KATHMANDU:- Deposits mobilisation of Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) recorded a stronger growth than credit expansion during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26,..

20.27 percent population below poverty line, Sudurpaschim poorest province

KATHMANDU:- Around 20.27 percent of the population in Nepal is below the poverty line. According to the Small Area Estimation of Poverty-2023, an assessment of monetary poverty in municipalities..

BoP in surplus; remittance inflows, foreign exchange reserves increase

KATHMANDU:- The gross foreign exchange reserves, government’s current account and balance of payments, and remittance inflows witnessed significant improvement in the first five months of the..

Investment modality ready for 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Hydro Project

KATHMANDU:- An investment modality has been prepared to construct the 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project using domestic capital. The project, identified at Bhotkhola Rural..

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